Strongman (strength athlete)

In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength (before strength sports were codified into weightlifting, powerlifting etc., becoming actual athletic competitions) or similar circus performers who displayed feats of strength.

Strongman (strength athlete)

In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength (before strength sports were codified into weightlifting, powerlifting etc., becoming actual athletic competitions) or similar circus performers who displayed feats of strength.